Instructional Coach (ELA)

NOLA Public Schools•New Orleans, LA

8d•$60,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The vision of the NOLA Public Schools is that every student receives a high-quality education that fosters their individual capabilities, while ensuring that they thrive, achieve physical and mental wellness, and are prepared for civic, social, and economic success. Position Summary Under the leadership of the School Principal, the Instructional Coach provides support and guidance to enhance teachers' instructional practices and improve student learning outcomes. This position will work with school administration and staff to identify professional development needs and learning opportunities. This individual will support the staff in effectively establishing, measuring, and meeting student achievement targets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Valid Louisiana teaching certification required
Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience and/or previous experience in school administration required
Thorough understanding of pedagogy and the best practices of education
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to keep concise records
Ability to facilitate group discussion, analyze situations, and draw conclusions
Ability to work with a diversity of individuals and groups
Excellent problem-solving skills to analyze issues and create action plans

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Conducts classroom observations to assess teaching practices
Provide constructive and actionable feedback to teachers based on observations that correlate with the school’s program and the district’s framework
Develops, revises, and refines curriculum in accordance with aims and goals of the school district through identified processes and/or as directed
Analyzes student performance data and assessment results to identify areas for improvement
Work with teachers to develop strategies for addressing student learning needs.
Identifies curriculum resources needed, including textbooks, supplies, materials, equipment in addition to participating in recommendations for their selection, including chairing textbook adoption committees
Assists staff in understanding and implementing the curriculum
Acts as an instructional leader in a curriculum area (or curricula areas), as well as a major resource to administrators, department heads, team leaders, chairpersons and teachers on theory practice and trends in content areas
Develops and evaluates educational goals and objectives through the progress of students and variables that affect performance such as economic conditions, program and staff development needs, and other factors
Ensures consistent system-wide implementation, maintenance and support of programs and supports instruction while serving as a monitor, consultant/advisor, observer, demonstrator and change agent
Assists in the facilitation and presentation of professional development activities based upon the school’s program
Assists in the administration, disaggregation and interpretation of assessment data to “build capacity” of staff and makes recommendations to teachers and school-site administrator(s) for modification of instructional strategies to improve student performance
Remains knowledgeable of national, state, and local content standards and benchmarks
Assists teachers in the development of remediation plans and intervention strategies for students who are not achieving appropriate benchmarks and to monitor the quality of these plans
Keeps documentation of school-wide-related activities
Guides and supports staff in the effective use of appropriate technology in instruction
Facilitates parental/community involvement for programs via workshops, family activities, etc
Assists school-site administrators in securing, maintaining, and distributing appropriate inventories of instructional materials essential to the school’s program
Develops implements and monitors activities that are designed to increase student achievement
Performs other related jobs as assigned